Retinoid 2% in Squalane Emulsion-Oil The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane
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Age:
25+
Brand: the ordinary
Line: face care
Product Type: face emulsion, face oil
Product Properties: antibacterial, lightening, mattifying
Volume: 30 ml
Ingredients: mix, squalane
Feature: animal-friendly, vegan
Special Certificates: cruelty free
When To Use: universal
Gender: for women
Classification: professional
Skin Type: all types
Country: Canada
Made in: Canada
The Ordinary brand has changed the beauty industry proving to the world that proper skincare can be affordable to everyone. When releasing their products, the experts of the brand enhance each formula with the most effective ingredients and seal the content into a simple and useful package. The brand philosophy helped to significantly decrease the price of products while maintaining their effectiveness.
The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane is a unique oil-based emulsion that is enhanced with an advanced Granactive Retinoid active complex, which prevents the first signs of ageing, leaving the skin elastic and firm. It prevents sagging of the skin and fights minor imperfections, leaving your complexion perfectly smooth and radiant.
I recently purchased a serum and have been using it for a short time to assess the effects of retinol. Based on the reaction on my skin, I can say that there is no irritation. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing since retinol is supposed to stimulate skin renewal, including exfoliation. I will continue observing. I use it at night. It doesn't absorb well. After some time, I apply a nourishing cream, but my face feels greasy for a long time, so I have to remove some before sleeping, otherwise it will transfer onto the pillow. Overall, I find it inconvenient to use, and I would like it to be justified. I will see. Perhaps after my skin gets accustomed, I will purchase a stronger retinol. I have combination skin.
This is a good oil with retinol. I know that retinol should be introduced gradually, but my skin reacted very calmly to a concentration of 0.5%, even though I initially fell for the fact that it was indicated as 5% in the title (it turned out to be 0.5% in conversion). I recommend using it, as it doesn't clog pores (I have oily skin), evens out the tone, didn't get rid of the folds around my nose and mouth, but I didn't expect it to, as this product is more of a preventive measure. It is a wonderful night care that leaves the skin looking healthy and well-groomed.
I absolutely adore the effect of this product.